Aza vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,712
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aza Rank #6,155
Shem Rank #6,712

Aza is more popular, ranked #6155 vs #6712 for Shem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aza ___

  • Aza Rose
  • Aza Marie
  • Aza Jane
  • Aza Claire
  • Aza Grace

Shem ___

  • Shem David
  • Shem Eli
  • Shem Aaron
  • Shem Joseph
  • Shem Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aza

Zara Mira Leo Nico Luna

If you choose Shem

Ham Japheth Noah Kenan Arpachshad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aza or Shem more popular?

Aza is more popular, ranked #6155 compared to Shem at #6712 in the United States.

What do Aza and Shem mean?

Aza means "powerful, mighty" (Arabic origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aza and Shem boy or girl names?

Aza is primarily a girl name. Shem is primarily a boy name.

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